7 Science-Backed New Year’s Resolutions for Better Brain Health

From movement and meals to sleep, social connection, and stress reduction, research shows small, consistent habits can support long-term cognitive health. As another year begins, many people reset their priorities around health. For brain health in particular, decades of research continue to show that lifestyle habits can shape memory, thinking, and overall resilience to neurodegenerative disease. Here are seven resolutions backed by recent findings and expert guidance from Being Patient’s coverage.